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# Most Downloaded Episode of 2021
- URL: https://www.philmckinney.com/most-downloaded-episode-of-2021/
- Published: 2022-01-03T13:00:43.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-01T14:09:54.000Z
- Author: Phil McKinney
- Tags: Past Shows, Studio Sessions, creativity tools, Innovation.Tools, most downloaded episode, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-03-26 05:08

With the start of a new year, let’s look back at the most downloaded episode of 2021.

## The Most Downloaded Episode of 2021

As an [innovation leader](https://www.philmckinney.com/9-characteristics-of-successful-innovation-leaders/), I encounter loads of information every day. I like to use tools that capture/organize this information and bring it together in a way that’s easy to access. I need these tools to be accessible on an iPhone, Android, laptop, and iPad. Here are the five tools I use which fit my criteria:

- [reMarkable 2 tablet](https://remarkable.com/store/remarkable-2?ref=philmckinney.com)
- [Kindle Oasis](https://www.amazon.com/All-new-Kindle-Oasis-now-with-adjustable-warm-light/dp/B07L5GDTYY/techtrend-20?ref=philmckinney.com)
- [ai](https://otter.ai/?ref=philmckinney.com)
- [Readwise](https://readwise.io/?ref=philmckinney.com)
- [Roam Research](https://roamresearch.com/?ref=philmckinney.com)

## The Value of My Favorite Innovation Tools

I like to separate my tools into categories like information collection, organization/combination, and the serendipity effect. I used to use Moleskine notebooks for collection, but now I use the reMarkable 2 tablet. It’s similar to writing on paper. All my information is sent to my phone and desktop for storage. I also like using the Kindle Oasis to highlight and save information that I find important or interesting. I use [Otter.ai](https://www.philmckinney.com/transcribing-your-brainstorm-with-otter-ai-interview-with-sam-liang/) when I am running [ideation sessions](https://www.philmckinney.com/3-steps-to-brainstorming-ideas-on-demand/). This tool acts as an AI-powered assistant, recording and transcribing meetings and other meaningful conversations.

I listen to many audiobooks and podcasts, hardcover books, and online articles. I need a tool that can gather all that information and synthesize it. That is where Readwise comes into play. This tool does all that and pinpoints things I may have missed initially, triggering serendipity. I like to pair Readwise with a tool called Roam Research, which organizes and makes connections between the information Readwise collects.

To know more about my favorite innovation tools, listen to this week's show: [**Most Downloaded Episode of 2021**](http://traffic.libsyn.com/philmckinney/Most%5FDownloaded%5FEpisode%5Fof%5F2021.mp3?ref=philmckinney.com)

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